Steroids

Anabolic steroids are used to increase muscle and bone mass. They are manufactured to imitate testosterone, the male sex hormone. Steroids can be taken by injection, swallowed in capsules, applied as skin patches, or held between the cheek and gum.

Street names:

Arnolds, Gym Candy, Juice, Pumpers, Stackers, Weight Trainers, Roids

Did you know?

Steroids are designed to alter the body. Their use can permanently stunt growth.

Steroids can have a profound effect on personality, causing users to have feelings of invincibility, and to become paranoid, jealous and extremely irritable.